The Allen St. Neglect and Disinformation Continues. Meanwhile, Stewart & Saavedra are still $6M Short.
Updated 10-20-25 Presentation #48: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer system and the City and State responses. Our concerns must be given the highest priority. The Allen St. Storm-Sewer System serves 177 acres of developed, congested, residential neighborhoods. Intense rainfall easily overwhelms this compromised, outdated and undersized storm-sewer […]
Early Voting in New Britain City Elections Beginning
Early voting in the 2025 city elections begins this week at two locations in the city, where voters may cast ballots for mayor, City Council, Board of Education and other city offices. Early voting is available at the New Britain Senior Center and CCSU Memorial Hall on: New Britain’s Registrars of Voters point out that […]
Reader Says: Vote for Ald Candyce Scott
By Michele Stewart-Copes, MS, MSW I am voicing my strong support for Candyce Scott for Alderwoman. Over the years I have experienced her steadfast advocacy for youth and the disenfranchised citizens in our city. As a NAACP member she led the NAACP Youth Group and worked hard to raise funds for transportation at New Britain […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 20th to 26th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 26, 2025 include
Area Residents Join Nationwide Protests Against the Fascism of Trump’s Republicans
Editor’s note: Photos of the protest in Farmington by Dr Frank Gerratana. Across the country, people of conscience stood up in protests against the fascism of the Republican Party and their President, Donald Trump (R). The Republicans of President Trump have made cuts, including to health care, food, household heating, housing, renewable energy and are […]
Report Raises Questions About Mayoral Candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra’s Record on Special Education
As candidate Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R) is seeking to become mayor of New Britain, she is running on her experience as school board member and president from 2005 until 2017. In her recent campaign leaflet, she list her school board accomplishments, including “supported key program creation & expansion for children with autism.” However, she neglected to […]
Absentee Ballots Available for City Elections – But Without Universal Mail-In Voting Supported by Voters
Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming city elections, but restrictions on who is allowed to vote by mail-in voting remain in place, despite the fact that voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow universal absentee balloting. In 2024, Connecticut voters approved a constitutional amendment to remove past limits on voting by mail only to […]
Allen St. Problem-Project: Mayor Stewart and Candidate Beloin-Saavedra Are Still $6M Short for the Allen St. Project. Our Taxpayers and Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up Victims Deserve Better Than This.
Updated 10-13-25 Presentation #47: This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State Responses. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding and Sanitary Back-Up VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity and State Officials As we interact with our neighbors in Ward 4, we often hear the same question, “Why have […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Oct 13th to 19th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 19, 2025 include,
“Little Monsters Bash” Event for Kids Planned
New Britain Recreation is hosting a “Little Monster’s Bash” for “little ghosts and goblins age 3-8.” “The event will feature a Magic Show by the Amazing Andy, Arts and Crafts, trick or treat candy and light refreshments,” the city Recreation department says. “Participants are encouraged to dress up for the party and take part in […]